Program Administrator for Special Education (FT, 12-month)

Eastern Suffolk BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Suffolk BOCES is seeking an experienced Program Administrator for Special Education to oversee compliance, data systems, scheduling, and program supervision. The role reports to the Divisional Administrator for Special Education and requires leading diploma pathway implementation with NY Inspires alignment.

You will supervise staff, coach teams, monitor data-driven plans, and foster an inclusive culture focused on maximizing outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Certification in NYS SDA or SDL required.
• Experience with students with special needs.
• Knowledge of Part 200 Regulations.
• Minimum three years administrative experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of special education student management systems and data.
• Supervise guidance counselors and master scheduling.
• Design, monitor, and execute diploma pathway implementation.
• Ensure program alignment with state compliance across sites.
• Provide coaching and professional development on scheduling and data systems.
• Support strategic planning and departmental data monitoring.
• Lead collaborative leadership to maximize student outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with SPED

Part 200 regulations

Administrative leadership

Education

NYS SDA or SDL Certification

Tools

Student management systems

Master scheduling

State assessment protocols

State reporting

Job description

POSITION: Program Administrator for Special Education (FT-12 month)

ESBOCES is looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to oversee special education operations, compliance, and student data management. This position oversees special education student management systems, guides guidance department operations, and directs master scheduling to ensure balanced service delivery and whole-child development. The Program Administrator leads key initiatives aligned with State standards including NY Inspires diploma pathway compliance while coaching staff, monitoring data-driven strategic plans, and fostering an inclusive culture focused on maximizing outcomes for all students. The Program Administrator for Special education reports directly to the Divisional Administrator for Special Education.

ASSIGNMENT: Department of Special Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System & Data Management: Direct oversight of special education student management systems. Track, analyze, and report critical student data, including attendance, assessment outcomes, and discipline records.
• Guidance & Scheduling: Supervise and support guidance counselors. Lead the development and maintenance of compliant, balanced master schedules tailored to special education service delivery with an unwavering commitment to high achievement, social-emotional and whole child development of all students.
• Diploma Compliance: Work directly with central office leadership to design, monitor, and execute implementation strategies for updated State diploma pathways and graduation requirements aligned with NY Inspires.
• Program Supervision: Ensure procedural safeguards, state compliance, and seamless operational alignment between the central office and school sites.
• Professional Development: Coaching and developing staff in master scheduling, student management systems in order to support NY Inspires and upcoming changes to diploma requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in the monitoring and collection of data as well as the ongoing development of the department’s strategic plan.
• Collaborative Leadership: Lead and supervise a diverse staff while building trusting relationships with staff and students, providing strong collaborative leadership with an honest, transparent and inclusive style that supports high student outcomes and educational excellence.

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $158,375.00

Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At ESBOCES, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. All individuals, including a pplicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

by Monday, October 26, 2026

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS SDA or SDL Certification
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Experience with students with special needs
• Knowledge of Part 200 Regulations
• Knowledge and experience with Next Generation Standards instruction and assessments as it pertains to special education
• Knowledge and experience in student management systems, master scheduling, State Assessment protocols, and State reporting
• Minimum three (3) years administrative experience